Trainee - Welder

KSB; Shirwal; On-site; INR 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Canteen

Local Transport

Insurance

Job summary

KSB is seeking a Welder for its Learn & Earn Scheme at our Khandala MIDC facility in Maharashtra. The role requires ITI – Welder qualification with 1–3 years of professional welding experience.

You will perform GTAW (TIG) and SMAW welding, follow WPS and drawings, and ensure high-quality welds per RT/UT standards. Safety, PPE, and shift work are integral to daily operations.

Qualifications

• ITI – Welder qualification (No other qualification).
• 1 to 3 years of professional welding experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform welding using GTAW (TIG), SMAW and other applicable welding processes.
• Execute joint preparation, fit-up, welding, post-weld finishing, and repairs as required.
• Read and follow WPS (Welding Procedure Specification) and engineering drawings.
• Produce high-quality welds meeting RT & UT standards.
• Perform pre-process, in-process and final weld inspections.
• Work in 6G position piping (qualified welders preferred).
• Handle electrodes and filler wires as per material grade and combinations.
• Conduct thermal gouging, gas/plasma cutting, and preheating operations.
• Perform grinding and fitment activities.
• Basic maintenance of welding machines and torches.
• Handle heavy jobs using overhead cranes and stackers.
• Work at height, in enclosed spaces and high-temperature environments using proper PPE.
• Follow all safety rules, housekeeping standards and company policies.
• Work in shifts as per production requirements.

Skills

GTAW (TIG) welding

SMAW welding

Reading WPS/PQR/WPQ

Engineering drawings reading

Quality inspection (RT/UT)

Safety awareness

Education

ITI - Welder

Tools

GTAW/TIG welding equipment

SMAW welding equipment

WPS/PQR/WPQ procedures

Job description

Job Location: Khandala MIDC, Phase-II, Village Kesurdi, Tal.- Khandala, Dist.- Satara, Maharashtra.

Designation: Welder ( on Learn & Earn Scheme)

Department: Nuclear Fabrication

Formal education: ITI - Welder ( No other qualification)

Professional experience: 1 to 3 years

Role & responsibilities:

• Perform welding using GTAW (TIG), SMAW and other applicable welding processes.
• Execute joint preparation, fit-up, welding, post-weld finishing, and repairs as required.
• Read and follow WPS (Welding Procedure Specification) and engineering drawings.
• Produce high-quality welds meeting RT & UT standards.
• Perform pre-process, in-process and final weld inspections.
• Work in 6G position piping (qualified welders preferred).
• Handle electrodes and filler wires as per material grade and combinations.
• Conduct thermal gouging, gas/plasma cutting, and preheating operations.
• Perform grinding and fitment activities.
• Basic maintenance of welding machines and torches.
• Handle heavy jobs using overhead cranes and stackers.
• Work at height, in enclosed spaces and high-temperature environments using proper PPE.
• Follow all safety rules, housekeeping standards and company policies.
• Work in shifts as per production requirements.

Technical Knowledge Required:

• Knowledge of GTAW / SMAW welding processes.
• Understanding of WPS / PQR / WPQ and welding qualification procedures.
• Knowledge of welding consumables for different steel material grades.
• Familiarity with RT & UT weld quality standards.

Perks and benefits

• Canteen
• Local Transport
• Insurance